Bill > HB1671

This bill prohibits local governmental entities in Tennessee from relocating homeless individuals to another jurisdiction without the receiving jurisdiction's written consent and requires that such relocations be part of a program to reunite individuals with their documented place of origin. It also mandates that local governments verify the availability of housing and services in the receiving jurisdiction or ensure the relocation is for reunification purposes before using public funds for such moves, with exceptions for local law enforcement agencies. Jurisdictions negatively impacted by violations of these provisions can pursue legal action for damages and to stop the relocations.